Mask, Gas

Object number2011.127.418 a-f

Manufacturer Mine Safety Appliances Company

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumRubber, canvas, plastic, metal, elastic, cardboard

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association

DescriptionBlack rubber gas mask with canvas bag and accessories.Dimensionsa) 14.00" L, 9.00" W, 8.00" H
b) 13.00" L, 6.50" W, 9.00" H
c) 2.25" H, 3.875" Circum.
d) 5.75" x 5.75"
e) 2.187" L, 0.75" W, .437" H
f) 2.75" Circum.
Marks(a)
On front "USM / U".

On side of air can "B53 35".

(b)
Under flap is "MSA" inscribed in a circle.

On front of b is: "USN / U / GAS MASK / ND MARK IV"

(c)
"THIS CAN CONTAINS / FOGPRUF PASTE / FOR GAS MASKS / INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE / TO PREVENT LENSES FROM / FOGGING, APPLY A SMALL / QUANTITY OF FOGPRUF PASTE / TO THE INNER SURFACE OF / EACH EYEPIECE AND SPREAD / OVER ENTIRE LENS AREA / WITH THE TIP OF THE FINGER. / POLISH BY RUBBING LIGHTY / IN A CIRCULAR MOTION / WITH THE SOFT, DRY CLOTH / SUPPLIED / MINE SAFETY / APPLIANCES CO. / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesPart of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.

Related institution Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

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